Article 3 — INSTALLATION OF SEWAGE HOLDING TANKS

*Note--Title amended by Ord. No. 9273 (N.S.), effective 12-15-00.

The Director may issue a permit authorizing a property owner to temporarily install a holding tank in lieu of an on-site wastewater treatment system if: (a) public sewer is not available, (b) an OWTS is not practicable and (c) the Director determines that the property will be able to connect to a public sewer within 24 months of the permit application. The Director may issue a permit for a holding tank for up to 24 months and may grant one extension for up to an additional 12 months if the Director determines the property owner has been unable to connect with the sewer through no fault of the property owner. An annual operating permit is required to ensure proper maintenance of the system.

(Amended by Ord. No. 6049 (N.S.), effective 6-11-81; amended by Ord. No. 7428 (N.S.), effective 2-4-88; amended by Ord. No. 9273 (N.S.), effective 12-15-00; amended by Ord. No. 10136 (N.S.), effective 4-15-11; amended by Ord. No. 10927 (N.S.), effective 1-10-25)